And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
While the prophet was speaking to him, the king interrupted and said, 'Did I make you one of my advisors? Stop talking! Why should you get yourself killed?' So the prophet stopped, but said, 'I know that God has decided to destroy you because you have done this evil thing and refused to listen to my advice.'
This verse shows King Amaziah angrily rejecting God's prophet and his warning, leading the prophet to declare that God will judge the king for his disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
This confrontation occurred after King Amaziah of Judah had worshiped the gods of Edom following his military victory over them. A prophet sent by God came to rebuke Amaziah for this idolatry, but the king arrogantly dismissed the divine messenger and threatened him with violence.
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